A worldwide community photographing and learning about wildlife
Project Noah Nature School
Otala lactea
Size: 28 mm diameter, 17 mm height Origin: Europe Distribution: West Texas, Harris County Confirmed Location(s): Houston, Kerrville Habitat: gardens, shrubs, heavy vegetation Description: The shell is milky white or cream colored, often with faint bands and fleck marks. Some forms have bold brown lateral bands and stripes. Distinguishing Features: Imperforate, reflected, uniformly dark mouth. This snail was once known as the Spanish Edible Snail.
Grassy yard.
Spotted on Apr 13, 2015
Submitted on Jun 17, 2015
No Comments